Latigo Canyon Surf Forecast, Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.4s
Wind
5mph
NW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 11sS
Secondary
0.5ft @ 14sSSW
Wind Swell
0.3ft @ 3sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorPretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph from the WNW.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s S|4-11mph NNW
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle N breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|5-6mph NW
Forecast Charts
Latigo Canyon Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall
Latigo Canyon sits along the Malibu coast where coastal canyons create unique bathymetry that shapes incoming swells into quality beach breaks. The beach setup here offers relatively consistent peaks with a mix of sandbar formations that shift seasonally, providing varied wave quality throughout the year. This Malibu area spot works best during fall and winter swells when NW to W swell wraps around the point-rich coastline, with easterly offshore winds helping shape cleaner walls.
LocalismCrowded during quality swellsRocks near canyon mouth
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Latigo Canyon Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Latigo Canyon?
The current wave height at Latigo Canyon is 0-1ft with a 14.4s swell period. Wind is NW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Latigo Canyon surf forecast?
Our Latigo Canyon forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Latigo Canyon?
The current breaking wave height at Latigo Canyon is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary swell at 11s, a 0.5ft SSW secondary swell at 14s, a 0.3ft SSE wind swell swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Latigo Canyon?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Latigo Canyon is Wednesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 1ft waves, a 13.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.